Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night for our honored guests and an incredible blessing for volunteers. It takes around 250 volunteers for our NTS prom and there are countless opportunities for you to serve and make a difference.
The minimum age to volunteer is 13, and anyone under 15 must be with an adult or guardian.
Per the Tim Tebow Foundation, all volunteers ages 18 and older are required to attend one of two trainings and undergo a background check.
We have many opportunities leading up to Night to Shine, where you can volunteer your time and talents or assist financially.
BUDDY TEAM – Accompany and assist your assigned honored guest throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance
they may need during the event. Sit with their guests during dinner, dance, and participate in activities. Buddies do not need any experience working in the special needs community. However, if you have experience with this, please let us know when you register. *Must be at least 16 years old.
All volunteers will be required to attend a training session before the event, so you will be well prepared for your role.
RED CARPET TEAM – Assist and cheer on guests as they go down the red carpet. Treat them like kings and queens arriving for the grand ball. This is the perfect team if you cannot commit to staying the entire night. Once the red carpet closes, you can leave the event unless you have indicate you would like to stay and help in other areas. If you are staying, you will need to complete a background check.
HAIR, MAKEUP, SHOE SHINE TEAM –Arrive at the designated time and assist the set-up team with the salon area. Welcome each guest to a salon station for hair and makeup or to a seat for a shoeshine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special. When all guests have arrived, this team is finished for the night. You can leave the event unless you indicate you want to stay and help in other areas. If you are staying, you will need to complete a background check.
WELCOME TEAM — As guests arrive for the event, help them select corsages and boutonnieres or check their coats. When all guests have arrived, this team is finished for the night. You can leave the event unless you indicate you want to stay and help in other areas. If you are staying, you will need to complete a background check.
ACTIVITIES TEAM – Set up and participate in any additional activities with guests, including karaoke and other games. Encourage guests and maintain a fun atmosphere.
FOOD PREP / FOOD SERVICE TEAM – Assist the caterer with food preparation and set up food and beverages in the main event space. Serve food to all guests in the main event space. If you are helping with prep, you must come earlier than the event time. **Ages 16+
PARKING – Direct traffic for easy vehicle entry and exit. Assist guests with parking. **18+
PARENT/CAREGIVER ROOM – Love on the parents/caretakers by serving food, keeping desserts and beverages stocked and spending time getting to know them.
SENSORY ROOM—Spend time with guests who may be experiencing overstimulation from the event’s excitement. Interact with them by participating in sensory activities, listening to calming music, or providing them some quiet time.
DECORATING / SET-UP -We have lots of opportunities to assemble gift bags, decorate the event space and prep for many areas during the week of February 6th. If you would prefer to help before the event, please consider this opportunity (All ages! Under 15 with a parent.)
WHERE NEEDED MOST – Set up and participate in any additional activities with guests, including karaoke and other games. Encourage
guests and maintain a fun atmosphere
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT KELLIE TATHAM at (828) 253-9824 or email ktatham@westashevillebaptist.org
